Scott Moore

Email: scottcameronmoore@hotmail.com
Home phone: 530-964-3140
Cell phone: 530-261-1857

Mailing address:
PO Box 301
McCloud CA 96057

It's a joy working with Gina Truitt McKinney as a co-administrator of our class site.

Although many of us lived a relatively carefree existence during high school, there was an underlying tension as we approached graduation, driven largely by the resistance of young people to our country's involvement in the Vietnam War. This tension was reflected in our yearbook's "We Are the Revolution!" theme, with its unique cover, bold introduction, and completely different layout compared with previous yearbooks. When I first saw it, I was very much taken aback, as I had hoped for a cover and introduction similar to the 1969 yearbook.

Around 2010, I asked our principal, Mr. Shindler, a guest member of our site, what reaction he'd received when our yearbook came out, given it was such a radical departure from previous ones. To my surprise, he said, "Not one person made a negative comment to me." Looking back now, my perspective has changed: our yearbook remains as fresh today as it was radical and fresh back then.

After graduation, we each decided how to proceed, be it to college, military service, or other employment. In August 1972, the Selective Service System lottery for military service in Vietnam was held for those born in 1952. My draft number of 77 meant I would have been inducted, but I received a deferment for being in college. In 1978, after college graduation and working a few jobs, I attended Officer Training School for the U.S. Air Force and went on to a 21-year career as an electronic warfare officer aboard B-52 bombers and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft.

I'm grateful for the teachers I had, from kindergarten through twelfth grade. In fourth grade, Mrs. Stanley taught us the word, "stick-to-it-iveness," so helpful when I've felt like giving up. In sixth grade, Mr. Francis' reading of the front page of the New York Times every morning gave me my vocabulary. Mrs. LaBarre and Mr. Kerson taught me to think "outside the box," in novel and creative ways, a skill I employ to this day.

My favorite activity was playing in the band, especially at football games and concerts. Mr. Charron picked wonderful music for us to play. I still remember the trumpet solos played by Paul Krasnovsky (ELHS '68).

As I reflect on my high school years, I'm amazed at how many classmates I didn't speak with during my time there. I associated mostly with those in my neighborhood, homeroom, or extracurricular activities. It's been fun making new friends through our site and strengthening relationships with old ones.

With our classmates living in 30 states and two foreign countries, we have few opportunities to interact in person. And each year, opportunities vanish as additional classmates make their transition. For these reasons, I cherish our reunions and hope to see as many as possible at our delayed 50th reunion in 2021. Please stay healthy and keep in touch until then. My warmest regards to everyone.